Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36 hrs)
25 hours Interactive lectures, groupwork and seminars
6 hours Individual and group tutorials
5 hours Student led sessions
BLACKBOARD materials will support learning
Independent Study Hours: (114hrs)
46 hours Library searching
28 hours Assessment preparation
17 hours Preparation for student led sessions
23 hours accessing electronic support
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of assessment:
A mid term assessment 1000 words - the production of a search strategy for evidence to support a health promotion intervention in practice. (contributes to meeting LO's 2-4) 20%
An end of semester assessment 3000 words - to develop, justify evaluate a health promotion plan relevant to health promotion issues within the students professional role or workplace (contributes to meeting LO's 1-5) 80%
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Formative Assessment:
Formative feedback will be provided through group discussions and tutorial support.
Module Resources
Clinical Placements
Library
IT resources
Texts
Eweles l, Simnett. I, (2017) Promoting Health: A Practical Guide (7th Edition) Edinburgh Bailliere Tindall
Green. J Tones. K (2015) Health Promotion: Planning and Strategies (3rd Edition) London Sage.
Naidoo. J, Wills. J. (2016) Foundations for Health Promotion (3rd Edition) Edinburgh Bailliere Tindall
Indicative Content
Critically examine and apply current national health and social care policy Explore current debates in health and social care related to funding and determining needs.
Critically examine current theory and evidence for health promotion and consider its application in health and social care professions.
Determine and apply effective and appropriate approaches and models of health promotion
Explore and apply ethical issues affecting health promotion interventions
Determine effective strategies for supporting changes of health behaviour in one to one and group settings
Critically examine the impact of lifestyle factors on health in relation to the wider determinants and develop skills in motivational interviewing / health coaching to deliver MECC, and brief or extended interventions.
Approaches to planning and evaluating health promotion initiatives.
Critically examine health inequalities and their impact on health and well-being.
Web Descriptor
Professional Assessment and Intervention with children, young people and families.